Articles filed in Spiritual
Of split personality and irresponsibility
Posted on April 25, 2008 in Social Spiritual
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Today was Friday and Friday or Jumu’ah, as it is called in Arabic, is a day of congregation for Muslims. The congregation is an obligation upon the men, and there can be no excuse for missing it unless due to sickness, in a situation of emergency, while traveling long distances, or in situations when it’s just impossible.
Women are also encouraged to join the congregation but they are free to pray in private if they choose to.
The Friday congregation replaces the daily afternoon prayer, which is held between 12:30 and and 14:00 depending on the season and if DST is observed, and lasts between half-hour and 45 minutes. There are two parts to the congregation, the sermon and the prayer itself which takes between 5 to 7 minutes maximum.
Answers to how one can be so treacherous
Posted on February 19, 2008 in Spiritual
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Three weeks ago, I poured out my thoughts against a twit inciting hatred and terrorism over the Internet. He is a student at the University of Toronto in Mississauga and was actually interviewed by the National Post. He is currently under investigation by the RCMP and CSIS.
Last weekend, I learnt of Salman Hossain’s background and family. And what I learnt shed a lot of light on why he would behave this way.
How can one be so treacherous ?
Posted on January 31, 2008 in Spiritual
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There is a twit, here in Canada, who can also be identified with twits inciting terrorism and hatred towards everybody besides themselves.
You can read more about his story at the National Post: http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=272528
What amazes me is how can a normal human being even begin to behave this way ? Continue reading
Wish you a successful 1429
Posted on January 10, 2008 in Spiritual
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We are well into 2008 but that has not stopped my inbox from accepting new year’s wishes from friends and family. The latest greetings come with good wishes for a new Islamic year of 1429.
I wish you all a successful year as well, regardless of the calendar you follow.
Hadith - October 27, 2007
Posted on October 26, 2007 in Spiritual
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Virtues of Knowledge (which is learnt and taught for the sake of Allâh)
Mu’âwiah (may Allâh be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allâh said,
“When Allâh wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of religion.”
- Narrated by Al-Bukhâri and Muslim
